Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi where your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to the hotel. After you freshen up, the group gets together for a welcome dinner so you can meet your fellow travelers and get oriented before the trip really starts.
- Start point
- Đường Nội Bài, Mai Đình, 12200, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Skylark Hotel )
- Day 2
Halong Bay
The day takes you to Halong Bay for water activities. You'll spend time kayaking around the bay, then relax on the beach and have drinks with the group. It's a full day on the water with a nice mix of adventure and downtime.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Verdure Lotus Cruise)
Included Activities
- Kayaking in Halong Bay
- Beach relaxation in Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hoi An
Back to Hanoi in the morning, and the rest of the day is yours to rest or wander the city on your own. By evening you'll board an overnight train heading to Hoi An, which gives you a unique way to travel between cities and see the Vietnamese landscape.
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night Train)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi
- Day 4
Hue
The train pulls into Hue in the morning. After checking into your hotel and resting, the afternoon is spent walking through the Imperial City. You'll see the old walls, gates, and gardens from the Nguyen Dynasty period, which really show the historical significance of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alba Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hue Imperial City
Landmarks Hue Imperial City 
- Day 5
Thanh Tiền Village
You'll head to Thanh Tien Village for a half day exploring a craft village known for traditional paper flowers made there for over 300 years. Local craftsmen show you how they make paper lotus flowers by hand, and your visit helps support the community and keep this art form alive.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alba Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Thanh Tiền Village
- Watch traditional paper lotus flower craftsmanship
Landmarks Thanh Tiền Village 
- Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
After breakfast, the journey from Hue to Hoi An takes 5 to 6 hours in open top army jeeps. Along the way you'll see countryside scenery and stop at a few photo spots. You arrive in Hoi An with time to settle in and rest before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoang Trinh Hotel)
Included Activities
- Open Top Army Jeep journey from Hue to Hoi An
Landmarks Hoi An 
- Day 7
Hoi An Countryside
After breakfast you go on a bicycle tour through a village with a local guide, seeing water buffalo and farmers working the fields. Then you visit a bamboo craft area where you can paddle traditional basket boats yourself. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, and later the group meets for dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoang Trinh Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided bicycle tour through countryside village
- Visit bamboo craft area
- Learn to paddle basket boats
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An town
- Optional activities during free afternoon time
Landmarks Hoi An 
- Day 8
Hoi An Cultural Experience
You'll take a cooking class run by local chefs and learn to make authentic Vietnamese dishes using fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients from the area. After that, you make traditional Vietnamese lanterns that you can take home as souvenirs from the trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoang Trinh Hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional Vietnamese cooking class
- Make traditional Vietnamese lanterns
Landmarks Hoi An - Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh
This is a free day to rest and recharge before boarding the night train. You can spend it however you like in Hoi An, then meet up with the group to board the overnight train heading to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night Train)
Optional Activities
- Relax in Hoi An
- Explore Hoi An at leisure
- Day 10
Cu Chi Tunnels
After arriving in Ho Chi Minh, you visit the Cu Chi Tunnels to see an important part of Vietnam's history. The site shows how Vietnamese families lived and moved through these tunnels without being detected during the Vietnam War, and it's a fascinating look at that period.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 11
Departure
On your final day, you exchange contact info with the friends you've made on the trip and say goodbye. Vans pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight home.
